Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 18:00 GMT, May 16, 2017 to 08:00 GMT, May 17, 2018.

Some migrants are ‘animals’: Trump

US President Donald Trump says some migrants are “animals”. He has made the remark during a heated debate with Republicans from California. Trump has expressed disgust at the US immigration system. He says some migrants entering the US are not humans. Trump has also pledged to deport them from the US. Critics say the US president is confusing El Salvador gangs with immigrants in general. During the debate, Trump has sharply criticized Mexico, saying it provides nothing for America.

EU agrees on united approach to preserve JCPOA

European leaders have agreed on a united approach to preserve the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. The EU leaders were meeting in the Bulgarian capital Sophia. They said they are ready to protect European companies negatively affected by the US decision to re-impose sanctions on Iran. Earlier, the head of the European Council, Donald Tusk, slammed the United States for pulling out of the Iran deal. Tusk said Washington is a friend worse than enemies. Foreign ministers of France and China also backed the Iran deal, known as the JCPOA.

Gaza under attack

Israeli warplanes have once again bombed the besieged Gaza Strip a couple of days after committing a massacre there. Fighter jets have hit several locations in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza. Residents say they have woken up to large explosions. Gaza's health ministry says at least one person has been injured. This comes as Israel has faced global outrage for killing some 60 protesters near the so called buffer zone in the territory. Gaza has been under Israel’s all-out siege since 2007.

Damascus-Homs highway reopens after 5 years

A key highway linking the capital Damascus to other Syrian provinces has been reopened after more than five years. The development follows the Syrian army's liberation of the Eastern Ghouta region in April.

Trump sex scandal

Official confirmation that US President Donald Trump did actually repay his personal lawyer the hush money Michael Cohen had paid to an adult movie actress. The US Office of Government Ethics has released documents that show Trump paid Michael Cohen more than 100,000 dollars in 2017. That money was paid to Stormy Daniels to keep her silent about an alleged affair she had with Trump. The president had initially denied knowledge of the payment. The official account of the White House fell apart when another one of Trump’s lawyers, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, confirmed the payment had been made and the president had reimbursed Cohen for it.

Malaysia investigation

Malaysian police have searched five locations linked to former Prime Minister Najib Razak in connection with a money laundering probe. At least a dozen armed policemen entered Najib’s home late on Wednesday in Kuala Lumpur. Officials say they seized handbags and a few other personal items. The search continued into the morning. Other than his private residence, police also searched several other places where Najib's family is believed to own property. The former prime minister’s lawyer also confirmed the story. The new government, headed by 92-year-old Mahathir Mohamad who secured a stunning election victory last week, has vowed to probe allegations Najib oversaw the looting of a sovereign wealth fund.

Gaza's medical crisis

Hospitals in the Gaza Strip are battling to take care of the wounded after Israel opened fire on peaceful demonstrators on Monday. Our correspondent Ashraf Shannon has talked to medical personnel about the difficulties they experience these days.

North Korea-US tensions

China has urged all parties involved in easing tensions on the Korean peninsula to cherish the opportunity for peace. Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said that the measures that North Korea has taken must be acknowledged. Wang added that all parties especially the US must value the opportunity. Meanwhile, South Korea has offered to mediate between the US and North Korea ahead of a planned meeting set for June 12.

US teachers protest

Thousands of teachers in the US state of North Carolina have marched to demand higher pay. The protesters also want an increase in education spending. At least 38 districts, representing over half of North Carolina's one and a half million public school students, canceled classes because of the protest. North Carolina ranks 39 among the US states in terms of average teacher salary. The protest is the latest in a wave of walkouts this year by teachers in states including West Virginia, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Arizona and Colorado.